Mr. Karapetyan allegedly founded Seattle-based Federal Way Medical Equipments for the purpose of defrauding Medicare. He allegedly used stolen Medicare recipient data to file nearly 1,300 false claims in six months, defrauding the Medicare program of more than $1.9 million dollars.
In a separate scheme, Mr. Razumnii founded American Standard Medical Supply in Auburn, Wah., as an alleged front to defraud Medicare. He also allegedly used stolen Medicare recipient data to defraud Medicare of $753,000, according to the report.
Both men were charged with six counts of wire fraud, three counts of healthcare fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft.
Read the Seattle Post-Intelligencer‘s report on the Seattle area Medicare fraud schemes.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
